Engineering Manager, Product

About the role

Hiive is a secondary market platform for pre-IPO shares, connecting buyers and sellers to improve transparency in private assets. We are seeking a player-coach to lead two product engineering teams while balancing people management with high-level technical oversight. The role requires a blend of hands-on technical contribution and strategic people leadership to ensure the product engineering organization is aligned with business goals. You will own the technical roadmap and delivery for your assigned products while fostering a high-performance engineering culture. This position is critical in translating the company vision into executable engineering initiatives that drive market differentiation. You will act as a bridge between executive stakeholders and the engineering teams, ensuring alignment and efficient execution. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment where they can shape internal processes and drive innovation. This is an opportunity to build and lead a team that directly impacts the transparency and liquidity of the private market.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage two product engineering teams, including 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development for Engineering Leads and individual contributors.
• Provide technical guidance on architecture and review major engineering decisions to ensure alignment with long-term product strategy.
• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to mentor team leads and support group growth through coaching and skill development.
• Partner with product managers and designers to prioritize features and maintain a disciplined delivery schedule that balances speed and quality.
• Monitor team health, platform stability, and operational performance, including participation in the on-call rotation to address critical incidents.
• Hire and scale the engineering organization by defining roles, conducting interviews, and building a diverse and high-performing team.
• Integrate AI-native coding workflows into team processes to enhance productivity and maintain a competitive edge in development practices.
• Define and implement engineering best practices, code review standards, and technical documentation to improve overall code quality.
• Drive the adoption of automated testing and continuous integration pipelines to increase deployment frequency and system reliability.
• Analyze product metrics and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and guide the engineering roadmap accordingly.
• Work cross-functionally with design, product, and operations to ensure seamless execution of product initiatives.
• Lead technical spikes and proof-of-concept projects to evaluate new technologies and their potential impact on the product.
• Ensure that all engineering activities comply with security and data governance standards relevant to financial platforms.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and learning where the team can innovate and iterate based on real-world feedback.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with the depth required to evaluate technical decisions and contribute to architecture.
• 3+ years in a formal management role overseeing engineers of varying levels, including Staff engineers, with a track record of developing talent.
• Hands-on experience building software at scale, specifically with Elixir, Ruby, or Typescript, demonstrating production-grade code.
• Proven ability to maintain high performance during periods of rapid company growth, managing both technical and organizational scaling challenges.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted coding tools and an understanding of how to integrate them into modern engineering workflows.
• Ability to thrive in a high-ownership environment where you define internal processes and take initiative in problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Experience with agile methodologies and a commitment to continuous improvement in team processes and delivery.

Nice to have

• Background in fintech, marketplace platforms, or regulated software industries, providing context for compliance and risk considerations.
• Experience implementing AI adoption as a standardized team-wide process, including training and change management.

Practical notes

• The role operates on a hybrid schedule with flexibility for in-office days to support collaboration and team cohesion.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada, with immigration and visa support available for exceptional talent.
• The position requires availability for on-call rotation as part of the operational responsibilities.
• Relocation support is provided for qualified candidates moving to the Vancouver headquarters.
• Deadlines for submission are not specified, but early application is encouraged to facilitate the hiring process.
• The company utilizes automated tools and AI to assist in the candidate screening and evaluation process, ensuring a fair and efficient review.